The Spanish government recently imposed a €150 million fine on four budget airlines for some of the add-on fees they charge.
- Senior Lecturer in Economics, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster University
Russia has run out of friends and bargaining power.
The comedian Vic Reeves said that 88.2% of statistics are made up on the spot.
Criticisms that this is ‘just a logo’ aren’t entirely unreasonable, but Labour is setting out a green transition on a tight budget.
The Bank of England and the OBR hold politicians back, but with good reason.
Research suggests that most of us are pretty trustworthy.
A controversial change ended up being widely accepted.
The lack of large, global European tech leaders might actually be a blessing.
Western military support for Ukraine is more important than ever.
We can look at the value of the things we buy and sell.
Facebook and Instagram users in some parts of the world can now pay for an ad-free experience – but at what price?
Taking express delivery to new heights could be a risky move.
If the competition regulator gets its way, it could force significant changes to the online shopping giant.
Apple has been forced to switch connections in its iPhone after the EU adopted a single standard.
Some western companies have continued operating in Russia since it invaded Ukraine, while others have left the country altogether.
Repugnance for certain activities tends to dictate government rules for markets but this can obscure real problems like poverty.
Transparency and accountability must be a priority to prevent discrimination.
Paying for the true cost of consumption could help grow the economy.
Preparing a bid for such funding can cost project hopefuls up to £30,000.
Meta’s focus on virtual reality might free up space for smaller social media players to compete.
Fracking in the UK has a difficult history – economic theory suggests that whether fracking should occur is a simple case of consent and compensation.
Why UK energy rationing is increasingly likely this winter, whether Truss likes it or not.
Britain’s households are facing a cold winter but its power market could learn something from neighbouring systems to avert a crisis
Preventing big firms buying up small ones can sometimes stop new products reaching consumers.
EU rules often have significant effects beyond its borders. The new USB-C charging standard is a great example.
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